The Young Entrepreneur s Journey The 2 nd stage of the 2 stage Youth Exchange Ada Serbia August 23-31 2015
Summary 36 young people with fewer opportunities from rural and urban areas from 6 countries (Hungary, Serbia, Armenia, Italy, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Romania) will take part in two-stage international youth exchange project The Young Entrepreneurs Journey. Unemployment is a big challenge for Europe and neighboring countries. The unprecedented technological development and increased inter-dependence that the world is experiencing have not provided a solution to ones who are left outside the system, especially the young people who find it more and more difficult to meet the ever-changing labor market demands. The problem is even more acute among youth with fewer opportunities in rural and urban areas where opportunity is a scarce resource and access to education is limited. The frustration and disempowerment of the disadvantaged youth continually breeds low selfesteem, low motivation and cynicism. This issue is targeted mostly from macro level through the notion of wise policy and effective management of the economy. We believe this is not enough. We are convinced that a true and sustainable solution can only come inside-out; when a shift in thinking and change in perceptions takes place in the minds of young people who come to understand that they have more control over their lives than they think and they are empowered to be proactive and strategic, to seize opportunities, to see the potential and take risks. We believe in the potential of small synergistic actions in local interdependent realities and the need to promote entrepreneurial spirit among young people. We also believe that this empowerment and inspiration are best brought about to youth by young people themselves. Success story of one young entrepreneur can motivate thousands and the skills learned by a one youth worker can impact many in the local community in a ripple effect. Overall aims & Objectives: The main aim of this two-stage youth exchange project is to create a platform and a process where young people experience empowerment themselves and are equipped to empower others in their communities through exchange of ideas, stories, attitudes, techniques and tools that promote entrepreneurial spirit and skills of young people in general and young people with fewer opportunities in rural and urban areas in particular. One journey, 2 stages! The international exchange project The Young Entrepreneurs Journey is comprised of two stages: The first stage took place in Armenia where participants explored the subject, its challenges and opportunities. In between the first and the second stage participants will do research and observation in their local communities to find useful insights and opportunities for value creation, entrepreneurship and employability. The second stage of the exchange, which will take place in Serbia, will gather insights, learning, inspirations and experience of participants from their local communities and translate them into concrete business ideas and quality youth projects to be carried out under Erasmus + Programme. Objectives of the second exchange in Serbia (23-31 August 2015 ):
- Gather insights, learning, inspirations and experience of participants from their local communities and translate them into concrete project ideas - Equip participants with knowledge and skills in the field of project management in order to enable them to develop quality youth projects - Identify existing resources for the young entrepreneurs and share know how on social enterprises to link youth with business and entrepreneurship - Promote Erasmus + Programme and explain how young people can be involved in it - Develop concrete business ideas and entrepreneurial initiatives - Develop concrete projects to be applied under Erasmus + Programme - Develop and publish an online catalogue of business ideas and success stories of youth entrepreneurship Youth Exchange activities will use non formal education methodologies and will be centered on participants input and experience as the main source of mutual learning. Dates: Ada Serbia August 23-31 2015 Arrival: Departure: August 23, 2015 in Ada Departure 31, 2015 from Ada Application Every partner organization will do the application procedure by themselves. We are give you the possibility to find the best participants for this exchange. Far application we ask every partner to fill the attached application form and send it back to the E-mail address: stap85@gmail.com till 29 th of July 2015 Year. Participants profiles: 36 participants - Young people between the age of 18 and 30 - Excellent English language skills. - Interest and commitment to attend the full duration of the exchange Financial Condition/ Travel Cost: The Youth Exchange will be implemented in the frame of the Erasmus + Programme: - Accommodation and food will be covered fully by the organizer. - Health insurance is obligatory and should be arranged and covered by each participant. - Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to Erasmus + rules as follow: To the 2nd part in Serbia: -Participants from Italy (Torino): 140 Euro Maximum reimbursements for the travel costs from Torino to Ada and back+ the organizers will provide a free transfer for the participants from Belgrade to Ada and Back. -Participants from FYR Macedonia (Kavadarci): 80 Euro Maximum reimbursements for the ravel costs from Kavadarci to Ada and back.
-Participants from Romania (Gheorgheni): 80 Euro Maximum reimbursement for the travel cost from Gheorgeni to Ada and back. -Participants from Armenia: 240 Euro maximum for the traveling from Yerevan to Ada and back + the organizers will provide a free transfer from the Belgrad Airport to Ada and Back. IMPORTANT!!!: After buying travel ticket please ask for invoices in a name and other dates for the coordinating organization. Its important because the project is funded by the Hungarian NA and at the end of the project we need to prove our expenses respecting the Hungarian Tax Law, which is asking as for original invoices in a neme of the organization who receive the money from the Hungarian NA. Datas for travel invoices: Name: Kalamáris Egyesület Adress: 4400 Nyíregyháza, Budai Nagy Antal utca 22. Vat number: 18790816-1-15 Notes: - Early arrivals or late departure will be the own responsibility of the participants. Please bear in mind that according to the guidelines of Erasmus+ program the travel back must be realized by participants on direct way within maximum of 2 days. In case of longer stays or indirect travel (holiday travel, etc) there is no chance of reimbursement. - Registration is final upon arrangement of the travel: Once selected to participate, you need to arrange your travel ASAP to reserve your seat in the Exchange - Do not purchase any tickets without consulting with us Tip: It will be cheaper if you take a flight to Tbilisi (Georgia) and then take a bus to Yerevan which costs less than 20 EUROs one way. Check Pegasus Airlines www.flypgs.com Visa: -Only Armenian participants will need Visa to Enter in Serbia. The Visa process takes 3 weeks. So take in consideration that you will need to strat the process no later than 01. of August 2015 Year. -Armenian participants who has already Shengen Visa don t need Visa for Serbia Just a Valid Shengen visa, Invitation Letter, and a Valid passport for the dates of the Porject. -EU citizens needs only a valid ID to enter to Serbia. -Macedonian citizens needs a Valid passport to Enter in Serbia. Venue: Accomodation and Food in Ada Serbia
The Youth Exchange will be hosted in the Hunting house 30 minutes from the center of the city in the quiet place where we organized already 4 international programs with great success. Organizers will provide participants with accommodation (participants will share rooms- From 2 to 4 participants in 1 Room) three meals per day & 2 coffee breaks. Please, keep in mind, that the provided food may differ from the food you are used to have in your country, and, even in case of providing food for special groups, e.g. vegetarians, it may not fully meet your expectations. We strongly recommend participants to inform the organizers IN ADVANCE about any special needs. Checklist what you need to bring with you: o Proof of all the travel expenses you wish to reclaim: No payment will be made without a proof of your expenses! If you come by plane, please be sure to bring evidence of the sum actually paid (invoice in a name of the coordinating organisation, copy of credit card slip), a copy of the ticket and your boarding passes, or in the case of an email booking, a print out of the reservation confirmation and financial transaction. DO KEEP ALL FLIGHT/TRAIN/BUS TICKETS, BOARDING CARDS, INVOICES ETC WITH YOU AND DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY!!! o Other Expenses: All other expenses during the activity, such as board, lodging and transportation, will be borne by the organizers. However, all participants personal costs (like telephone calls, gifts and souvenirs, etc.) and/or any other cost not linked to programe s events have to be covered by the participants and will be settled directly by them. o Standard seminar equipment : An alarm clock, any dictionaries you might require, music CDs and tapes, instruments that you may need, comfortable clothes, warm clothes to be worn both inside and outside, etc
o Please bring all necessary identity documents (social and medical insurance, I.D. etc.) in the case of need. o Any materials you need to present you country (food, drinks, music, post cards) during the intercultural evening, specific working methods or tools) o Personal hygiene equipments (Tooth paste, shower gel, etc.) Local Money: The Serbian Currency is called SERBIAN Dinar. In the shops US dollars and Euros are not taken. There are many places in Ada where you may exchange money (from Euros and US dollars). We recommend using cash instead of credit or debit cards as fees usually have to be paid when withdrawing money in Serbia. We recommend you to not change your money at the Airpot. 1 Euro is around 120 Serbian Dinar in the most of the exchange offices. Things to prepeare: - A short presentation about your country for cultural night (Please be creative and avoid Youtube videos if its possible. - Short presentation about your organizations. - Collect and make a presentation about good practice and successful Examples of Self employment, entrepreneurship and successful business ideas in Your region, local communities or neiborhood. Organizers: The exchange in Serbia will be implemented by Youth Organisation IFIX in cooperation with its partners and is responsible for organization, administration and logistics of the exchange in Serbia. Contacts: Istvan Mikusak stap85@gmail.com +381 62 876 14 71 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION PLEASE DON T BE AFRAID TO ASK.